Study looks at whether eggs can increase the risk for Type 2 diabetes….
Read More »Albuminuria, eGFR, Predict CV and All-Cause Death
Both estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and albuminuria independently predict all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, according to the results of a large, global collaborative meta-analysis including more than a million subjects….
Read More »Simple Blood Test May Predict Who Might Develop Type 2 Diabetes
Doctors may have identified a new and simple way to predict risk for developing Type 2 diabetes….
Read More »Weight Loss by Overweight Girls May Lower Risk for Diabetes in Adulthood
Weight loss by overweight girls may lower their risk for diabetes in adulthood, according to the results of an analysis from the Nurses’ Health Study II….
Read More »Pancreatic Cancer Linked to Available Carbohydrates and Glycemic Load
The authors investigated the associations of glycemic load, glycemic index, and carbohydrate intake with pancreatic cancer risk.…
Read More »White Rice Verses Brown Rice and Diabetes Risk
Consuming more white rice appears to be associated with a higher risk for developing Type 2 diabetes, whereas consuming more brown rice may be associated with a lower risk for the disease….
Read More »Frequent Doctor Visits Can Lower Blood Pressure More Quickly For Diabetes Patients
Frequent doctor visits helped diabetes patients lower their high blood pressure to normal quicker, according to a large study….
Read More »Effect of Statins on Glucose in Type 2s
A marked deterioration of glycemic control has been reported in some patients treated with certain statins….
Read More »Low-Dose Rosiglitazone/Metformin for Diabetes Prevention
With a month to go before rosiglitazone (Avandia) makes its reappearance in front of an FDA review panel, a surprising study in The Lancet, suggests that half-doses of rosiglitazone/metformin may help prevent progression to diabetes, with results showing a 66% relative risk reduction…
Read More »Reducing Sugar Beverages Lowers Blood Pressure as Well as Blood Sugars
Reducing the consumption of beverages that contain added sugar can lower blood pressure, but not only because it may reduce body weight, according to a prospective cohort study that also found no influence on BP from caffeine or consumption of diet soft drinks….
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